HPCL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 358 Posts, Apply Online from 15th July

Good news for engineering graduates hunting for a government-backed start to their career: HPCL Graduate Apprentice Notification 2026 is officially out, and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited is looking for talented candidates to join one of India’s most reputed Public Sector Undertakings. A total of 358 training slots have been notified for Graduate Apprentice Trainees (Engineering) across Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation disciplines, with applications closing on the HPCL portal on 31st July 2026.

This one-year apprenticeship comes with a monthly stipend of ₹25,000, hands-on exposure to one of the country’s largest oil marketing companies, and a state-wise slot system that lets you apply for training in your preferred location. Wondering if you’re eligible, how much you’ll actually take home, and how to fill out the NATS-linked application correctly? Here’s your complete guide.

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HPCL Graduate Apprentice Notification 2026 – Quick Overview

Important Dates

Here’s a quick snapshot of every date you need to track for HPCL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026.

⚠️ Don’t wait until the last week to submit your form. HPCL’s application portal, along with the linked NATS 2.0 system, tends to slow down as the deadline approaches — apply a few days early to avoid last-minute technical glitches.

HPCL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details

The 358 training slots are spread across states, with Maharashtra offering the highest number of openings, followed by Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat.

✅ You’ll choose only one preferred state at the time of application. Once selected, HPCL can assign you to any training location within that state based on availability, so keep your options flexible.

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Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

You need an engineering degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation, recognised by the AICTE, UGC, or an equivalent body. There’s an important cut-off here: your degree must have been completed on or after 1st September 2023. If you graduated earlier than that, you’re not eligible for this particular apprenticeship cycle — this rule keeps the scheme targeted at recent graduates who haven’t yet gained a foothold in the job market.

Marks requirement also varies by category:

• UR / OBC-NC candidates: minimum 60% aggregate marks
• SC / ST / PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) candidates: minimum 50% aggregate marks

Age Limit (as on 31st July 2026)

Other Eligibility Conditions

• Only Indian citizens can apply.
• You must be registered and approved on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS 2.0) portal and by the Board of Apprenticeship Training (BOAT) — get this done before you start your HPCL application, as it can take a few days.
• If you’re already serving an apprenticeship or hold an active apprenticeship contract elsewhere, you can’t apply.
• Candidates with one year or more of prior work experience are not eligible — this scheme is meant as a first step into the industry, not a lateral move.

HPCL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Stipend

This is usually the first thing candidates want to know, so here it is upfront: selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of ₹25,000. Of this, HPCL pays ₹20,500 directly, and the remaining ₹4,500 comes from the Government of India under the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme for apprentices. That combined stipend is notably higher than what most private-sector apprenticeship programmes offer, which is one reason this notification is generating so much interest among engineering graduates.

Selection Process

HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainee (Engineering) selection has no written exam — it runs purely on merit and verification. Here’s how it works:

1. Merit-based screening — your aggregate qualifying marks are used to rank all applicants against the number of slots notified for your discipline and preferred state.
2. Document verification — candidates are shortlisted for verification in a 1:5 ratio against available slots, based on merit order.
3. Final merit list — prepared from candidates found suitable after document checks.
4. Engagement — you’re brought on board in merit order once you sign the tri-partite apprenticeship contract on the NATS portal and submit your medical certificate and police verification.

✅ Because there’s no written test, your final aggregate percentage from your engineering course is what really decides your chances — so make sure the marks you enter in the application exactly match your official mark sheets.

HPCL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Training Location

You’ll pick one preferred state while filling out the form. Within that state, HPCL’s Marketing Division can post you to any of its training establishments depending on operational requirement, so be mentally prepared to relocate within the state you choose.

How to Apply for HPCL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Follow these steps carefully to avoid rejection due to incomplete or duplicate applications:

1. Visit jobs.hpcl.co.in and click “Sign up for New Registration” under the Apprentice Application Link.
2. Check your registered email for login credentials sent by the HPCL Apprentice Team.
3. Log in and select “Engineering Branch” from the dropdown menu.
4. Fill in your personal details, click “Validate your details,” then “Save & Next.”
5. Enter your contact details and select your one preferred State of Training.
6. Complete the Qualification Details section with your exact marks and passing year.
7. Upload a recent passport-size photograph and scanned signature.
8. Go through the “Preview” screen carefully and correct any errors before submitting.
9. Read the declaration, tick the required boxes, and click “Final Submit.”
10. Save the confirmation email containing your HPCL Application Number for future reference.

💡 Pro Tip: Have your photo (20–50 KB) and signature (10–40 KB) scanned and saved in the correct format before you start the form — it makes the whole process much smoother and avoids upload errors at the last step.

⚠️ You’re allowed only one application. Submitting more than one will get all your applications rejected, and there’s no need to send a hard copy to HPCL — everything is handled online.

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Important Links

Frequently Asked Questions

No. HPCL does not commit to permanent or temporary employment after the one-year apprenticeship, though candidates may get some relaxation or preference in future recruitment drives.

Final Word

With 358 slots, a strong ₹25,000 monthly stipend, and a purely merit-based process with no written exam, HPCL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is a genuinely accessible entry point into the PSU ecosystem for recent engineering graduates. If your degree matches the eligibility window and disciplines listed above, don’t let the 31st July deadline sneak up on you — get your NATS registration sorted first, then complete your HPCL application well before the last date. For more PSU apprenticeship and executive trainee alerts as they’re released, bookmark Govtserviceinfo.com and follow our Sarkari Naukri updates.

Disclaimer: All information in this article has been sourced from the official recruitment notification published by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL). GovtServiceInfo.com is not a recruiting authority and does not accept job applications. We strongly recommend reading the full official notification before applying and verifying all details — especially dates, eligibility, and fees — directly from the official website. We are not responsible for any changes made by the recruiting authority after the date of publication.